Junior Classics Volume 2: Folk Tales & Myths

This volume gathers the stories that have been passed down through generations, the tales that shaped civilizations and sparked children's imaginations for millennia. Here are Norse sagas of gods and heroes, Germanic legends from the Rhine, the founding myths of Greece and Rome, Native American stories from the Hudson River valley, and fables where animals speak their wisdom. William Patten curated this collection specifically for young readers, understanding that these aren't merely entertainment but the cultural inheritance every child deserves. The stories pulse with adventure, trickery, courage, and the particular magic that only ancient folklore possesses. Whether it's Thor's hammer, Odysseus's journey home, or Br'er Rabbit's cunning, these tales hum with the energy of countless tellings. This is the book that carries children into the old worlds while leaving them wiser about human nature.